FAQ

How do I get an RSS reader?

If you don't already have an RSS reader downloaded on your computer, you'll need
to get this before you can get started. There are a wide variety of easily downloadable
RSS readers available on the web. While The Jerusalem Post does not favor or recommend
any particular RSS reader, both Yahoo! and Google offer extensive lists of RSS readers. Please note: RSS reader programs
vary, so make sure to follow your program's directions.

JPost.com feeds are also compatible with MyYahoo! If you have a MyYahoo! account
just click on the icon adjacement to your selected feed.

Setting up a feed

Once you've successfully downloaded the RSS reader, you can subscribe to the JPost.com's
RSS feed by simply copying and pasting the Web address or URL, shown next to each
feed into your RSS reader.

"RSS" stands for 'Really Simple Syndication' or 'Rich Site Summary'. An RSS feed,
also known as a 'news feed" is a feed of headlines from a Web site that you can
subscribe to and display in an RSS reader. Many Web sites offer headlines in this
format.

What is an RSS or news feed reader?

A news feed reader, also known as a "news aggregator" is a software that lets you
subscribe to RSS feeds and display RSS headlines from many Web sites all in onewindow.

Why should I use a news feed reader?

Using an RSS feed reader allows you to view feeds from many news sources in one
place. Readers also alert you of new articles on the topics you're interested in.
Some readers pop up a new window when a new article is available, feature scrolling
tickers or integrate into e-mail and Web browsers. When you are alerted of the new
article, you can click on a link that will take you directly to the article.

My Yahoo:

These RSS newsfeeds are also compatible with My Yahoo!. Just click on the Yahoo
icon to add a feed to your My Yahoo! page. You can position The Jerusalem Post feeds
at the top of the page by pressing the 'Edit' and 'Move to Top' links.